Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 172 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Three people were arrested.
Man Arrested for Intimate Partner Violence (CK24030141)
On June 28th, 2024 at approximately 10:27 p.m., police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Grand Avenue West in Chatham. Upon arrival, investigating officers learned that a male suspect had attended a woman’s residence contrary to his court ordered conditions. The man was instructed to leave by the homeowner, and in response assaulted the woman along with her friend who had attempted to intervene and help. Prior to police arrival, the man also caused damage to the residence before fleeing on foot with several items belonging to the homeowner in his possession.
The man was ultimately located a short distance away by responding officers and placed under arrest for the following offences: Fail to Comply with Release Order x 4, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault x 2, Mischief Under $5000, Theft Under $5000 x 2, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x 2. The 19-year-old Chatham man was subsequently transported to police headquarters where he was held in custody pending a show cause bailing hearing.
Warrants (CK24030011 & CK24030079)
On June 28th, 2024 at approximately 8:02 a.m., police received a report of a suspicious person in the area of Merritt Avenue in Chatham. The male subject was subsequently located by officers, and a query of his name revealed him to have an outstanding warrant in effect for Fail to Comply with Probation Order. The 28-year-old Chatham man was arrested on the strength of this warrant, transported to police headquarters for processing, and ultimately released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date.
On June 28th, 2024 at approximately 4:26 p.m., a woman attended police headquarters in Chatham to turn herself in on an outstanding bench warrant for failing to attend court. The 35-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and released a short time later on an Appearance Notice with future court date.
Break and Enter (CK24030010)
On June 28th, 2024 between the hours of 1:50 a.m. and 3:50 a.m., two suspects gained entry into the secure fenced-in compound of Waste Connections at 91 Sass Road, Chatham. Once inside, several items of value were taken by the suspects before fleeing from the property. Approximately $400 in damage was sustained to the fence as a result of the forced entry. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Aitken at coreya@chatham-kent.ca or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
